Quiz Yourself On Instant Messaging

Instant messaging is one of the most popular applications on the Internet, so it makes sense to become more familiar with it. Here's a short T/F quiz to test your IM smarts:

Test Your 'Net IQ #14

1. The term for the people you choose to exchange messages with is known as your "buddy list."


True

False




2. If your contacts want to learn more about you they might find that information in your "profile."


True

False




3. You can't get computer viruses through instant messaging software.


True

False




4. LOL, MYOB, KWIM are examples of shorthand abbreviations used in instant messaging.


True

False




5. When you instant message, It's not a good idea to use your real name for your "screename."


True

False

Microsoft How-To Videos: "Using Windows Mail"

Here's a nice demo video from Microsoft on how to start using Windows Mail, the e-mail program that comes with Microsoft Windows software. The video covers all the basics of the program including, how to send e-mails to multiple recipients, how to attach files, sort e-mails, etc.



Demo: Using Windows Mail

A Unique Gift Idea For The Holidays

A while ago I wrote about Blurb.com, a Web based service that lets you turn your digital photographs into coffee table books. Well, recently I used their service myself to create a photo book called I'm Dreaming Of A Bronx Christmas. Generally, I found the software easy to use, and making the book was more fun than I expected. You can see a preview by clicking on the link in the left hand sidebar, if you're interested.

If you want to make your own book and give it as a unique gift for the holidays, you'd better hurry! According to the shipping deadlines posted on Blurb's Web site, you still have time to get it for Christmas if you choose an express shipping option and order no later than December 12th(if you choose 2nd Day Air) or December 15th(if you choose Next Day Air)!

The Fifth Online Safety Video From AARP AND Google

Here's the fifth online safety video from the collaboration of AARP and Google. This one offers some important online shopping tips.

Pearl Harbor Resources Online

Yesterday was the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. In honor of that here's a link to the post we ran last year at this time:

Newsreel Footage Of The Attack On Pearl Harbor

May we never forget the sacrifices that have been made for freedom.

Quiz Yourself On Web Site Terminology

How well versed are you on Web site terminology? Take our short True/False quiz and find out!

Test Your 'Net IQ #13

1. A Web site's "domain name" is never included in its Web Address or URL.


True

False




2. A webmaster is someone who maintains a Web site.


True

False




3. Search Engine Optimization or SEO refers to improving a site's ranking in search engine results.


True

False




4. You'll never see the phrase "shopping cart" when you order something at a Web site.


True

False




5. The first page of a Web site is often referred to as its homepage.


True

False

An Easy Way To Start Video Chatting

Want an easy way to get started with video chatting? Did you know that Google offers voice and video chat capabilities through their Gmail service? All you need to get started is a Gmail account and of course a Web cam and microphone. Watch the Google produced video below to learn just how easy it can be!

Microsoft How-To Videos: "Diagnosing problems and getting help"

Do you ever get frustrated when you have a computer problem or when you'd like more information about Microsoft Windows but are not sure where to look? Perhaps Microsoft Windows and Support can help. The video tutorial below from Microsoft, shows you how to get the most of this helpful feature of your Windows software.


Demo: Diagnosing problems and getting help

The Fourth Online Safety Video From AARP AND Google

Here's the fourth video from the six-part series about online safety that Google and AARP collaborated on. This video demonstrates how to find out what kind of information is available about you online and recommends the steps to remove it, if you find it objectionable.

Think You're A Savvy Online Shopper?

Today is "Cyber Monday," the day the online holiday shopping season "unofficially" takes off, so it's appropriate to point out a game designed to test your skills at spotting risky online offers. The game is featured at OnGuardOnline.gov, a government Web site that educates the public about online security.
Here's the link:

Online Lineup Game

See how savvy you are!